Madman, He Must Not Succeed

"Pfft!"

Just as they were shouting, a cold light flashed, and the Minister of Etiquette's left arm fell limply to the ground.

Crimson blood spurted out, splashing onto the faces of everyone around.

The sight of hot, fresh blood caused everyone to instinctively shut their mouths, and the scene immediately fell silent.

The daimyo of the Land of Water and the others stared at Ye Liangnai in shock, unable to believe that he would dare to do such a thing.

"Ah!!!"

The Minister of Etiquette finally felt the pain and let out a bloodcurdling scream, rolling on the ground.

"What, gentlemen? You don't think that I've tied you all up here just to play around and that I won't dare to lay a hand on you, do you?!"

"Do you think I just want to scare you, then release them, apologize, and then discuss terms?"

They all looked at him with an expression that seemed to say, "Isn't that so?"

Ye Liangnai laughed, but it was utterly cold. "Then you're seriously underestimating me!"

"Excuse me, I have no respect for any big names. I only know one thing: if someone offends me, I will repay them tenfold!"

"You dare to touch the interests of the trading port of the Land of Lightning, which I personally conquered? You've got some nerve!"

"They even presumptuously allocated 10% of Kirigakure to us, calling it a reward. Hmph, they're truly shameless!"

"You think Kirigakure is your subordinate? Do you think you can just divide up Kirigakure's property like a cake?"

"Who do you think you are, daring to touch my things, Ye Liangnai? Do you think you're so old you can live forever?!"

Ye Liangnai pressed her sword against the daimyo's chin and said disdainfully, "May I ask, have you grasped the situation yet?"

"Do you think I dare to kill you? Do you think I would hesitate to remember your great name and prestige?"

Then he looked at the group of ministers and asked, "What do you think your chances of survival are?"

"Why have you stopped shouting? Didn't you want me to apologize?"

"Go ahead and act all high and mighty. Weren't you quite arrogant just now?"

Upon hearing this, everyone, including the lord, felt a chill run down their spines and were filled with fear!

To their utter surprise, Ye Liangnai had absolutely no intention of negotiating with them.

Ye Liangnai had absolutely no fear of them!

Ye Liangnai really dared to kill them!

From beginning to end, Ye Liangnai never intended to resolve the issue through negotiation.

"Aren't you... afraid... of my... hundreds of thousands... elite army annihilating... your... Kirigakure?!"

The daimyo of the Land of Water spoke in a trembling voice, attempting one last desperate struggle.

"An army of over 100,000? Is that impressive?"

Ye Liangnai smiled calmly upon hearing this, "You're underestimating us ninjas a bit too much!"

"Besides, don't overestimate yourself."

"Even without you, the Land of Water will keep turning. There are plenty of people who want to become the Daimyo of the Land of Water!"

"You don't know yet, do you? Daimyo City is already in chaos!"

"People have already started vying for power, and your large army has probably been divided into many parts by now."

"Perhaps they're fighting each other right now!"

Ye Liangnai's smile was like that of a devil, prompting the daimyo of the Land of Water to angrily shout, "You madman!"

"What you're doing will throw the Land of Water into complete chaos. What good will that do for Kirigakure?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Liangnai's expression remained unchanged as she replied, "Don't worry, I will send people to bring the situation under control!"

"The sky over the Land of Water can change!"

"You are no longer fit to be a daimyo, so let me create a new order for the Land of Water!"

"You Remnants of the Era will perish along with the old one; that is your contribution to the Land of Water!"

After saying that, he didn't give the panicked crowd any chance to react.

Ye Liangnai gave a wink, and the members of the Anbu behind her silenced them again.

They blocked their view and then took them away!

Meanwhile, in the Daimyo City.

"The Emperor has decreed that his young son shall temporarily assume the reins of government and maintain order!"

"Kirigakure, a special envoy from Zabuza Momochi arrived with an army of five thousand to provide support and deter the villains!"

At a time when the country was in chaos and people were in turmoil because the daimyo of the Land of Water had been kidnapped.

A pirate tribe suddenly appeared and took control of all the ports of departure from Daimyo City, blocking the imperial guards who came to protect Daimyo City!

Then several obscure ministers issued an order of unknown origin, ordering the daimyo's youngest son to temporarily assume the reins of government.

Then, the army from Kirigakure arrived and basically brought the situation under control.

"People of Kirigakure, what exactly do you want? Are you trying to usurp the throne? Do you think you're worthy? Get out of here at once!"

The arrival of the Kirigakure army naturally aroused resentment among many people.

"Usurpation? No, no, no, we were merely following the daimyo's orders to quell the unrest and maintain order!"

"Anyone who disobeys our orders will be killed without mercy. Don't blame us for not warning you!"

This is what Zabuza said when faced with criticism.

And that's exactly what he did!

Anyone who dared to stand up and disobey orders was laid down, lying in a pool of blood.

"The daimyo has ordered that we return to the Daimyo City in the Land of Water immediately to discuss the relocation of the capital!"

Just as the people in the Daimyo City were filled with rage at the massacre and were preparing to continue their resistance, an order bearing the seal of Daming arrived in the Daimyo City.

Suddenly, everyone in the entire Daimyo City hesitated to act rashly.

Whether it's real or fake, that famous seal doesn't look fake at all!

But how could a daimyo possibly issue an order to move the capital? That's impossible!

How could Daming be so muddle-headed? Daimyo City has weathered so many storms over the years, how could it be moved just like that!

"Let's wait and see, and let the palace guards get ready as well."

"If the daimyo doesn't arrive in two days, then no matter what, we will fight to the death to suppress Kirigakure and restore peace and order to this daimyo's Daimyo City!"

"The Land of Water hasn't fallen so low that its fate can be controlled by a mere Kirigakure Village!"

The Land of Water's government is vast, and in terms of area, resources, military strength, weapons, and reserve resources, it is superior to Kirigakure.

What gives Kirigakure the ability to rival the entire Land of Water?

"A storm is brewing; I have a feeling this time things are really about to change!"

In the Daimyo City, someone said with concern.

"I feel the same way, I feel inexplicably short of breath!"

"This Ye Liangnai is extraordinary!"

But elsewhere!

"The Kirigakure is really daring! Kidnapping a daimyo and besieging his Daimyo City —are they trying to change the dynasty?"

"I heard that the person who orchestrated all of this is Ye Liangnai. He's incredibly audacious. Isn't he afraid of the backlash from the Daimyo of the Land of Water?"

"This is insane! If this guy succeeds, the entire Shinobi World will be engulfed in a tremendous wave of rebellion!"

"We must take immediate precautions! We absolutely cannot let him succeed; we cannot allow him to break this taboo against insubordination!"

The other four countries, which are also among the Five Great Nations, are starting to panic.